Personal Technology

The Wonder of Tech is pleased to welcome James Taylor as a guest author. James explains how people, even fans of tech, may do better financially if they don’t get the latest and greatest tech. His article shows how money spent on tech could have grown if invested in stock, instead of used to purchase a device that loses value quickly.

… technology, however. In fact, there are many tech tools and apps you can use to complement your vacation and make it even better. If you want to make this year’s vacation the best yet, these five tools can help. Here are my five favorite travel tech tools: Viator Viator offers insider deals on hidden local treasures and famous attractions alike…

… Two years ago I answered a reader’s question about the tech tools I use in my daily life in Top 25 Tech Tools I Use in My Daily Life! Since that time, many of the tech tools I use daily have changed leaving that article a bit outdated. As I consider what tech I use, I realize that much had changed in two years in my tech world. Sometimes updates…

… As promised, Amazon launched the Echo Show last week, the newest version of its smart speaker. This model has been enhanced with a video screen that takes Alexa, Amazon’s digital assistant, to a new level. As an avid Echo fan for the past two years, I have been consulting Alexa daily for a morning greeting, weather report and flash news…

… Not sure what to get Dad for Father’s Day? These tech gifts are sure to please your father, whether or not he’s a tech fan. Even if your dad is difficult to buy for, you’ll find a fun and useful gift in this list. Whether your budget is small or exceedingly generous, you’re bound to be inspired by these gift ideas for your dad. You may even…

…://younginnovatorsfair.com/ VIP tickets available starting at $34. Free admission for children age two and under. Voice of America Learning English If you are learning English and enjoy tech, check out my personal technology column at Voice of America Learning English, including a podcast to help with pronouncing words. This week’s article is Dubai Gets Its First…

…. Smart Reply will be offered in English and will expand to Spanish later this year. Google Assistant Updates Google Assistant, the digital assistant from Google, is getting updates with new features and with new availability. You’ll be able to use Google Assistant to do more things on more devices. Google Assistant on the iPhone Google Assistant…

… launches have not been announced. Your Thoughts Do you like the idea of the Echo Show having a screen? Do you think the screen will make the Echo more useful? Do you like the idea of Alexa Calling and Messaging? Share your thoughts in the Comments section below! Voice of America Learning English Interested in learning English? Check out my personal…

… Shhh… Your mom has a secret. This year for Mother’s Day she is really hoping for a tech gift. Your mom may not be a techie, but she is certain to love these tech gifts that will brighten her day. That’s right, your mom is bound to grin with delight when she opens up her Mother’s Day present this year and finds one of these tech gifts. For sure…

… Wired explains more about the phishing scheme: Don’t Open That Google Doc Unless You’re Positive It’s Legit. Voice of America Learning English Interest in tech? Want to learn the English language? Check out my personal technology column at Voice of America Learning English. This week’s article is: Is a Flying Car in Your Future? Be the first…

… can create a personal lookbook to keep track of what you wore and when you wore it. If you’re looking for shoes, accessories or matching pieces to go with your outfit, the app can make suggestions with, you guessed it, options on Amazon. Style Check Want to look your best? Style Check is a feature in the Look app that may help you out. You can…

…, but navigates using sensors and a pre-loaded 3D map of the area. It has five cameras and three lasers to detect obstacles in its path. A safety steward is on board to take control of the pod in case of an emergency. Harry holds up to four people (three passengers and the safety steward) and can travel at speeds up to 10mph/16kmh. It is being tested…

… This week, WikiLeaks released a statement saying that it had possession of Vault 7, a collection of CIA software files that could use tech devices to spy on others. Targeted devices at risk include iPhones, Android phones, Samsung TVs and Internet-connected cars. According to WikiLeaks, Vault 7 is “the largest intelligence publication in history…

… In case you missed it, Monday’s article was the 1000th post published at The Wonder of Tech. You probably haven’t read all 1000 of them, but I hope you’ve read at least 999 of them… This site covers a wide range of personal technology including websites, apps, social media, phones, ereaders, gadgets and other tech that is useful or fun for your…

… Many of the articles published here in 2016 were co-published at Voice of America Learning English where I have a weekly personal tech column. In my column I write about fun and useful tech while trying to help people learn English. The articles there are in a different format and add a podcast to help English learners with the spoken language. I…

… This past week was the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. While some people regard CES as a toy fair for tech fans, the tech introduced there really can give us a glimpse of our future. This year’s show was filled with gadgets, cars, computers, smartphones and more. Many of the products at CES this year are designed to make…